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Tag Archive for 'Robert De Niro'

Trashy Thriller Plot Narrows ‘Limitless’ Potential

Limitless is based around the notion of a myth and a “what if” question.  The myth involves the idea that people only use about 10% of their brains.  This film asks the question – what if you could take a pill that would open up the rest of your mind.  What follows is a story […]

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Little Fockers Invade Blu-ray This April

Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro reteam on Blu-ray with the hilarious cast of the beloved Meet The Parents and Meet The Fockers in the #1 comedy blockbuster, Little Fockers, April 5th. The Universal Studios Blu-ray Combo Pack features an alternate opening and ending, featurettes, behind the scenes footage and so much more.  And for a […]

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“Taxi Driver” Picks You Up On Blu-ray April 5th

Oh yes, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is finally bringing Taxi Driver to the Blu-ray format this April!  Taxi Driver is considered one of the best character studies and even one of the best films of all time.  What will truly separate this release from all the others that have come before is that SPHE has […]

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Raging Bull – 30th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)

The genesis of what many people consider Martin Scorsese’s finest achievement happened thanks to Robert De Niro.  De Niro had read Jake La Motta’s autobiography while he was filming The Godfather Part II and he was convinced that it would make a compelling movie and began to try to convince director Martin Scorsese to direct […]

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Machete (Blu-ray Review)

Four years ago we caught a glimpse of a fake trailer that would forever change the world of exploitation  cinema for years to come.  Machete! Originally used as a trailer to open Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror, fan reaction was enormous and the world wanted a full feature based on this mythical killing machine.  Robert Rodriguez […]

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‘Little Fockers’ Was Kind of Focking Funny

I don’t know why I wanted to see Little Fockers more, for my love of the first two films or that the lovely Jessica Alba would be partaking in the newest entry of Meet The Parents?  However, I will say this.  I have become less and less enchanted with Mrs. Alba every time she opens […]

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Rodriguez’s Machete Gets An Official Blu-ray Release Date!

I was just about to call it a night when all the sudden an angel fell from heaven onto my desktop.  Well actually it fell onto my Android phone, but desktop sounds better.  Anyway, yes that angel was Jessica Alba’s…oops…I mean Robert Rodriguez’s Machete “official” Blu-ray announcement.  And guess what ladies and gentlemen…we also have […]

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‘Stone’ Isn’t Quite Rock Solid, But Has Strong Performances

Stone is a meandering drama that makes sure to preach its themes pretty loud and clear, but also features very good performances from its stars.  It deals with characters suffering from their own flaws and also looks to add some twists on atonement and what makes someone a sinner.  Then you have the element of […]

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See ‘Little Fockers’ For Free w/ Blu-ray Movie Cash

Now here’s an offer you can’t refuse.  How about bringing home two great Universal comedies on Blu-ray, Meet The Parents and Meet The Fockers, just in time for the holiday season and scoring free movie cash to see the third film in the series, Little Fockers, which will be released theatrically on December 22nd?  Sounds […]

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Machete – He Gets the Women & He Kills Bad Guys

Let me start by saying Danny Trejo is awesome.  The fact that we are living in a time where he is headlining a movie is great.  Trejo has gone from boxing in San Quentin to becoming incredibly prolific, appearing in well over 100 films.  He has served mainly as a memorable, tough Mexican in roles […]

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Viva Machete!

“They f****d with the wrong Mexican!” You ain’t never lied!  Chopped straight from the pages of Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror comes the tale of the man, the myth, the MACHETE! Featuring an all-star cast that include: Danny Trejo, Robert DeNiro, Jessica Alba, Jeff Fahey, Michelle Rodriguez, Don Johnson, Lindsay Lohan, Steven Seagal, and Cheech Marin, […]

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‘Everybody’s Fine’ …a Cinematic Facade

Unlike the film’s trailer, I am not going to mislead you with the heading of this article.  Everybody’s Fine starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore and Kate Beckinsale, comes out in theaters this Friday.  Thank goodness I am here to save your wallets so your ten-dollar bills do not commit suicide at the box office.  […]

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Jessica Alba IS BACK as Sartana in Machete!

My beloved Jessica is back, finally gracing the silver screen once again!  It’s been awhile since we last seen her in action with her recent pregnancy and all, but now that she’s got that all over and done with we can finally move on and watch her do some serious a#$-kicking once again.  Jessica Alba […]

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Lionsgate Unveils 8 New Blu-ray Catalog Titles

In an email received a few days ago, we learned that Lionsgate Home Entertainment is proud to announce the Blu-ray releases of three classic thrillers Angel Heart, Frality and Way of the Gun, three classic horror films Cujo: 25th Anniversary Edition, The Monster Squad: 20th Anniversary Edition and My Bloody Valentine: Special Edition and two […]

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